SMU (3-0) vs Butler  (3-0)
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 1 p.m. CT
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Recap: SMU Tops Murray State, 102-91

SMU hosts Butler at Moody Coliseum on Saturday. This is the fourth game of a seven-game homestand to open the season. The Mustangs are 3-0 after wins over Tarleton State (96-76), Texas A&M Corpus Christi (69-58) and Murray State (102-91).

Through three games, SMU has five players averaging double figures in scoring: Boopie Miller (20.7, 6th ACC), Jaron Pierre Jr. (17.3, 17th ACC), Corey Washington (15.3, 24th ACC), B.J. Edwards (15.3, 24th ACC) and Samet Yigitoglu (11.7, 50th ACC). Yigitoglu is leading the Mustangs in blocks (1.7, 9th ACC) and rebounds (8.7, 9th ACC). Boopie Miller has the team lead in assists (5.7, 6th ACC) with a 4.25 assist-to-turnover ratio (12th ACC) to start the campaign. SMU is shooting 45.9% overall and holding opponents to 39.7%.

ACC PRESEASON POLL & HONORS: Senior guard Boopie Miller was selected preseason All-ACC Second Team and the Mustangs were picked sixth in the vote by a select media panel. Miller received the highest vote total of any member of the preseason All-ACC Second Team (27). The teams picked in front of the Mustangs were [4/4] Duke, [12/12] Louisville, [19/20] North Carolina, [rv/rv] NC State and [-/rv] Virginia. Miller was All-ACC Third Team last season after averaging 13.2 points (26th ACC), 5.5 assists (4th ACC, 33rd NCAA), 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals (9th ACC) with a 2.50 assist-to-turnover ratio (2nd ACC, 41st NCAA). He also had a pair of game-winning shots, including a right-wing 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in a 54-52 win at Virginia. He was the Acrisure Holiday Invitational MVP after SMU defeated Washington State in the championship.

RETURNING STARTERS: The Mustangs return senior guards Boopie Miller and B.J. Edwards and sophomore center Samet Yiğitoğlu. Miller was All-ACC Third Team last season after averaging 13.2 points (26th ACC), 5.5 assists (4th ACC, 33rd NCAA), 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals (9th ACC) with a 2.50 assist-to-turnover ratio (2nd ACC, 41st NCAA). Edwards was ACC All-Defensive Team while averaging 9.9 points (52nd ACC), 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists (10th ACC) and 2.4 steals (2nd ACC, 11th NCAA) with a 2.02 assist-to-turnover ratio (10th ACC). Edwards had an SMU-record 83 steals. Yiğitoğlu returns after averaging 10.0 points (51st ACC), 6.2 rebounds (17th ACC) and 1.0 blocks (15th ACC) while shooting 53.5% from the field.

NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: The Mustangs have nine non-conference home games, including a home game with Butler on Nov. 15. SMU also faces four SEC teams beginning with a visit to [rv] Mississippi State on Nov. 28 and then [rv] Vanderbilt in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Dec. 3. Texas A&M is next in the Hoop Hype XL matchup at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 7 followed by the Compete 4 Cause Classic versus LSU in New Orleans on Dec. 13.

ANDY ENFIELD IN YEAR TWO: The Mustangs have three returning starters and the nation's fourth-ranked high school recruiting class, which is the best in program history. Last season, the Mustangs went 24-11 overall and earned a No. 1 seed in the NIT. SMU finished 13-7 in the program's inaugural season in the ACC to tie for fourth, recording a 7-3 road record in league play. The Mustangs also won the Acrisure Holiday Invitational.

2024-25 RANKINGS: SMU averaged 79.9 points (3rd ACC, 39th NCAA) while shooting 47.8% (2nd ACC, 32nd NCAA) overall and 37.8% on threes (2nd ACC, 21st NCAA). The Mustangs also led the ACC in steals (8.1, 55th NCAA) and total rebounds (38.4, 31st NCAA). SMU finished third in the ACC in fastbreak points (12.7, 48th NCAA), second in rebound margin (+5.5, 23rd NCAA), second in offensive rebounds (12.5, 48th NCAA), second in assists (15.9, 44th NCAA), second in bench points (24.0, 72nd NCAA), fourth in scoring margin (+8.6, 42nd NCAA) and third in field-goal defense (41.3%, 47th NCAA). SMU was one of eight teams in the top 50 nationally in field-goal percentage and field-goal defense (Auburn, Bradley, Central Conn. St., Duke, Liberty, McNeese, Yale).

Boopie Miller averaged 13.2 points (26th ACC), 5.5 assists (4th ACC, 33rd NCAA) and 1.6 steals (9th ACC) with a 2.50 assist-to-turnover ratio (2nd ACC, 41st NCAA). Chuck Harris was next in scoring at 12.9 (29th ACC) while hitting 41.5% from three. B.J. Edwards averaged 9.9 points (52nd ACC), 3.7 assists (10th ACC) and 2.4 steals (2nd ACC, 11th NCAA) with a 2.02 assist-to-turnover ratio (10th ACC). Matt Cross had six double-doubles (8th ACC) and led the Mustangs in rebounding (7.6, 6th ACC) while adding 11.8 points (38th ACC). The Mustangs were one of two teams with six scoring at least 9.9 per game (Ole Miss) with Kario Oquendo (11.2, 46th ACC) and Samet Yiğitoğlu (10.0, 51st ACC). Yiğitoğlu was second for SMU in rebounds (6.2, 17th ACC) and double-doubles (3, 21st ACC) while leading the Mustangs in blocked shots (1.0, 15th ACC). 

2024-25 ACC AWARDS: Boopie Miller was named All-ACC Third Team and B.J. Edwards was selected to the ACC All-Defensive Team. Edwards also received votes for Most Improved Player and Kario Oquendo received votes for Sixth Man of the Year.

LAST GAME (W 102-91 vs Murray State on Nov. 11): DALLAS (AP) -- Boopie Miller scored 28 points, Corey Washington added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and SMU cruised to a 102-91 victory over Murray State on Tuesday night. SMU (3-0) led by as many as 18 points in the second half. Mason Miller made a pair of 3-pointers and Javon Jackson added five points that included a 3 during a 13-5 run to get Murray State within 90-84 with 2:20 left but the Racers didn't get closer. Miller shot 9 of 13 from the floor and made three of SMU's seven 3-pointers. B.J. Edwards added 20 points for the Mavericks, who shot 50% (35 of 74) overall. Jaron Pierre Jr. chipped in with 19 points for SMU. Samet Yigitoglu scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Jackson scored 26 points on 8-of-14 shooting and made all eight of his free-throw attempts to lead Murray State (2-1). JJ Traynor added 14 points, Roman Domon had 11 and Frederick King 10. It was Murray State's first game in Texas since 2015 and just the second meeting between the teams. 
Postgame Notes:
- Season-high 102 points
- SMU had 5 double-digit scorers for the second time this season
- SMU was 25-30 on free throws (Boopie Miller, Jaron Pierre Jr., Corey Washington each 7-8 FTs)

THE SERIES VS BUTLER (0-2): This is the third meeting between the programs. Both previous matchups were in Indianapolis with Butler prevailing 80-71 on Nov. 15, 2024 and 42-37 during the 1939-40 season. 

LAST TIME VS BUTLER (L, 80-71 on Nov. 15, 2024): INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jahmyl Telfort scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Butler beat SMU 81-70 on Friday night, handing the Mustangs their first loss of the season. Telfort, who made just 1 of 7 shots in the first half, hit 5 of 9 with two 3-pointers in the second for the Bulldogs (3-1), who have opened with four straight home games. He added six rebounds and five assists. Kolby King and Pierre Brooks both scored 14 for Butler. King came off the bench to sink 5 of 6 shots including all four of his 3-point attempts. Finley Bizjack was 8 for 8 at the foul line and scored 12 with six rebounds. Chuck Harris came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers and score 21 to lead the Mustangs (3-1) in their first road game of the season. Boopie Miller pitched in with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists. Patrick McCaffery scored nine points of his 12 points on 3-for-5 shooting from 3-point range to guide Butler to a 36-33 lead at halftime. Yohan Traore had all nine of his points before the break and Harris hit two 3-pointers, scoring eight to keep SMU close. Telfort opened the second half with a three-point play for Butler and the Bulldogs stayed in front until Harris had a three-point play and a layup in a 7-0 run to put SMU up 50-48 with 13:11 remaining. Telfort answered with a layup and then picked up an assist on a three-point play by Andre Screen and Bulter never trailed again.

ACTIVE CAREER LEADERS: Four Mustangs are ranked among the top 100 among active players in NCAA Division I. Jaron Pierre Jr. is 5th in career points (1,641), 56th in scoring average (13.6), 9th in threes made (252) and 17th in games (121). Boopie Miller is 15th in points (1,444), 33rd in scoring average (14.4), 7th in assists (456), 25th in assists average (4.56), 29th in steals (136), 20th in FT% (82.3) and 16th in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.79). B.J. Edwards is 59th in steals (120). Corey Washington is 107th in points (1,116), 111th in scoring average (12.3), 40th in rebounds (582), 37th in FT% (71.9) and 35th in double-doubles (14).

ASSISTS: Boopie Miller is averaging 5.7 assists (6th ACC). Last season, SMU was second in the ACC in assists at 15.9 (44th NCAA). Boopie Miller averaged 5.5 (4th ACC, 33rd NCAA). B.J. Edwards was next for the Mustangs at 3.7 (10th ACC). 

ASSISTS 2.0: Boopie Miller has a 2.61 assist-to-turnover ratio in his career at SMU and B.J. Edwards has a 2.14 assist-to-turnover ratio in his time on the Hilltop. Both rank among the top 10 for those averaging at least 3.0 assists per game. Boopie Miller has 11 assists and one turnover through two games (11.00 ast/to, 2nd ACC, 5th NCAA). In 2024-25, Boopie Miller was at 2.50 (2nd ACC, 41st NCAA) and B.J. Edwards at 2.02 (10th ACC).
SMU Career Assist-To-Turnover Ratio (Minimum 3.0 Assists Per Game)
    Ast/TO    Name    Seasons    Assists    Turnovers
---    2.61    Boopie Miller    2024-26    172    66
1    2.53    Scott Johnson    1983-87    334    132
2    2.38    Jimmy Whitt    2017-19    233    98
3    2.33    Kendric Davis    2019-22    445    191
4    2.32    Billy Allen    1978-80    468    202
---    2.14    B.J. Edwards    2023-26    237    111
5    2.13    Shake Milton    2015-18    337    158
6    2.12    Nic Moore    2013-16    508    240
7    2.11    Butch Moore    1982-86    828    392
8    2.00    Todd Alexander    1987-89    176    88

BALANCING ACT: SMU had five score in double figures twice this season (2-0). In 2024-25, the Mustangs had at least five players in double figures in 13 games (12-1), at least six with 10+ four times (4-0) and seven at 10+ twice (2-0). The Mustangs were one of two teams with six scoring at least 9.9 per game (Ole Miss) with Kario Oquendo (11.2, 46th ACC) and Samet Yiğitoğlu (10.0, 51st ACC). Yiğitoğlu was second for SMU in rebounds (6.2, 17th ACC) and double-doubles (3, 21st ACC) while leading the Mustangs in blocked shots (1.0, 15th ACC). 

CAPTAINS: The captains for the 2025-26 season are Boopie Miller and B.J. Edwards. Miller was also a captain for the 2024-25 season.

CENTER OF ATTENTION: Samet Yiğitoğlu is averaging 11.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks through three games. Last season, sophomore center Samet Yiğitoğlu averaged 10.0 points (51st ACC), 6.2 rebounds (17th ACC), 2.4 offensive rebounds (12th ACC) and 1.0 blocks (15th ACC) while shooting 53.5% from the field and recording three double-doubles (21st ACC).
SMU Career Blocked Shots Avarage
1    2.4    Bamba Fall (245/103), 2005-09
2    2.3    Reggie Franklin (55), 1977-79
    2.3    Jon Koncak (123), 1981-85
4    2.1    Ira Terrell (80), 1972-76
5    1.4    Brad Branson (54), 1978-80
6    1.3    Patrick Simpson (114), 2001-05
7    1.2    Papa Dia (143/124), 2007-11
8    1.1    Markus Kennedy (97/89), 2013-16
—-    1.1    Samet Yiğitoğlu (38/35), 2024-
9    1.0    Cannen Cunningham (131/134), 2011-15

CENTURY MARK: SMU has scored at least 100 points six times under Head Coach Andy Enfield (plus 96 2x, a 97 and a 98). The five 100-point games in 2024-25 were the most since the 1992-93 season (6 times). The Mustangs' 117-74 win at Miami 1/18/25 set program records for points in a road game (was 112 at Arkansas 2/13/1971) and points in a league game (was 116 vs TCU 1/5/1977). The 117 points tied for sixth-highest in program history and was the most in an ACC game since Wake Forest scored 119 in 3OT at North Carolina in 2003 and the most in an ACC game in regulation since 1983 (130 by NC State at Wake Forest). 
Most 100-Point Games By Coach:
12 - Doc Hayes 1947-67
11 - Sonny Allen 1975-80
10 - Bob Prewitt 1967-75
7 - John Shumate 1988-95
6 - Mike Dement 1995-2004
6 - Dave Bliss 1980-88
6 - Andy Enfield 2024-

DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Five Mustangs have recorded double-doubles in their careers: Corey Washington (14), Jaron Pierre Jr. (6), Boopie Miller (4), Samet Yiğitoğlu (4), B.J. Edwards (1).

GRAND ACHIEVEMENT: Jaron Pierre Jr. lead the Mustangs with 1,641 career points, followed by Boopie Miller with 1,444 career points. Corey Washington is next with 1,116.

HALF A HUNDRED: SMU scored 53 in the second half against Murray State after tallying 48 in each half of the season opening 96-76 win over Tarleton State. The Mustangs scored at least 50 in a half 13 times in 2024-25, going 10-0 in those games (high was 60 in the 1st half at Miami 1/18).
- 11/11 vs Murray State (53 in 2nd - W, 102-91)

MEN OF STEALS: SMU is averaging 6.7 steals this season with seven different Mustangs claiming at least one. Last season, SMU led the ACC at 8.1 (55th NCAA). B.J. Edwards led SMU at 2.4 steals (2nd ACC, 11th NCAA) and set a program record with 83 total steals. Boopie Miller averaged 1.6 per contest (9th ACC).
SMU Career Steals
    1    225    Bryan Hopkins, 2002-06
    2    209    Gerald Lewis, 1989-93
    3    205    Carl Wright, 1982-85
    —-
    10    139    Sterling Brown, 2013-17
    11    136    Jemeil Rich, 1994-97
        136    Nic Moore, 2013-16
    13    130    Butch Moore, 1982-86
    14    128    David Piehler, 1979-83
    15    127    Roderick Hampton, 1987-91
    16    126    Justin Isham, 2001-05
        126    Kato Armstrong, 1985-89
    18    125    Phil Hale, 1976-80
    19    123    Troy Matthews, 1993-97
    20    119    B.J. Edwards, 2023-25


RUN, RUN: SMU has two runs of at least 10-0 this season. Last season, The Mustangs had 30 runs of at least 10-0, going 18-3 in games when they have at least one (largest run 22-0 vs Tarleton State 11/4/24, had 3 runs of at least 10-0 vs Alabama State 12/3 and at Miami 1/18).
- 11/6 vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - 11-0 1st half (W, 69-58)
- 11/11 vs Murray State - 11-0 1st half (W, 102-91)

TRIPLE THREAT: SMU is shooting 36.0% from long range through three games. In 2024-25, the Mustangs hit 37.8% from three (2nd AAC, 21st NCAA). SMU made at least 10 three-pointers in 12 games and shot 50% or better from beyond the arc nine times.

YOUTH MOVEMENT: Five Mustangs are true freshmen (B.J. Davis-Ray, Jermaine O'Neal Jr., Jaden Toombs, Nigel Walls, Billy White III) with three more redshirt freshmen (Mitchell Holmes, Niccolo Kalischer-Stork, Chance Puryear). Only Jaron Pierre Jr. entered the season with more than 100 collegiate games played.

MEET THE MUSTANGS:

B.J. Edwards (6-3, 200, G, Sr.) | 2024-25: Started all 35 games... 9.9 points (52nd ACC), 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists (10th ACC), 2.4 steals (2nd ACC, 11th NCAA), 2.02 assist-to-turnover ratio (10th ACC), double-double...ACC All-Defensive Team...received votes for ACC Most Improved Player.

Chance Puryear (6-7, 210, F, Fr-Rs.) | 2024-25: Redshirted… 2023-24: He was named TABC 4A All-State at Carter High School in Dallas… District 13-4A Player of the Year and a 2024 McDonald's All-American Game Southwest Nominee.

Boopie Miller (6-0, 175, G, Sr.) | Preseason All-ACC Second Team... 2024-25: All-ACC Third Team... Acrisure Holiday Invitational MVP… Played/started 28 of 35 games... 13.2 points (26th ACC), 5.5 assists (4th ACC, 33rd NCAA), 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals (9th ACC), 2.50 assist-to-turnover ratio (2nd ACC, 41st NCAA), 81.6% FTs (13th ACC), 2 double-doubles … GAME-WINNERS: Game-winning right-wing 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left at Virginia for 54-52 win 1/15... 10-foot running jumper with 2.1 seconds left for 79-77 win vs Cal Baptist 11/26… 

Corey Washington (6-6, 190, F, Sr.) | 2024-25 (Wichita State): Played all 34 games (33 starts)... Second on the team in scoring (13.7 ppg), rebounding (7.5 rpg), double-doubles (9) and steals (34)... Five games with 20+ points… Second Team All-AAC... One of five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week on Feb. 18... American Player of the Week on Feb. 17... American Weekly Honor Roll 3 times (Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Feb. 10).

Sam Walters (6-9, 230, F, Jr.) | 2024-25 (Michigan): Played in 23 games (Missed final 14 games due to injury)... Averaged 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds while hitting 36.6% on threes... Posted five double-figure scoring games... Totaled 13 assists, four blocks, and two steals.

Jaron Pierre Jr. (6-5, 210, G, Sr.) | 2024-25 (Jacksonville State): C-USA Player of the Year… Started all 36 games… averaged 21.6 points (1st C-USA, 4th NCAA), 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists (6th C-USA), 0.7 steals, 1.32 assist-to-turnover ratio (10th C-USA)… 38.2% 3FGs (3rd C-USA, 66th NCAA), 2.9 made 3FGs (3rd C-USA, 46th NCAA), 81.0% FTs (6th C-USA)… 2-time C-USA Player of the Week, Lute Olson Player of the Week (Feb. 10), Oscar Robertson Player of the Week (Nov. 18), Lou Henson Player of the Week (Nov. 18).

Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (6-5, 185, F, Fr.) | 2024-25 (Dynamic Prep): Ranked No. 88 by ESPN, No. 111 by On3 and No. 126 by 247 Sports... As a senior, he averaged 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals as Dynamic Prep advanced to the Chipotle Nationals title game and was No. 1 in the final National Top 10 high school rankings.

Billy White III (6-8, 195, F, Fr.) | 2024-25 (Veterans Memorial HS): As a junior in 2024-25, he was selected to the All-State Tournament Team and named All-South Texas MVP after averaging 18.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals as he led Veterans Memorial to a 39-1 record including a run to the UIL 5A Division I semifinals.

B.J. Davis-Ray (6-6, 195, G, Fr.) | 2024-25 (JSerra Catholic HS): Averaged 17.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists as he helped the Lions to a 24-11 record his senior season, reaching the California Interscholastic Foundation Division 1 South Regional Quarterfinals... Named CIF-SS Open Division First Team and All-County First Team.

Jaden Toombs (6-10, 230, C, Fr.) | 2024-25 (Dynamic Prep): Ranked No. 38 by ESPN, No. 45 by On3 and No. 47 by 247 Sports... As a senior, he averaged 15.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks as Dynamic Prep advanced to the Chipotle Nationals title game and was No. 1 ranking in the final National Top 10 high school rankings… Was on the 2024-25 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Boy's High School Player of the Year watch list.

Mitchell Holmes (6-10, 230, F, Fr-Rs.) | 2024-25: Redshirted… 2023-24 (Link Year Prep): The three-star signee was ranked in the top 10 overall in Missouri and top 70 at his position nationally… Before attending Link Academy, the McDonald's All-American nominee scored more than 1,500 points at The Oakridge School in Arlington.

Nigel Walls (6-10, 200, F, Fr.) | 2024-25 (St. Francis Episcopal): Four-star prospect... Ranked No. 62 by ESPN, No. 57 by On3 and No. 58 by 247 Sports... As a senior, averaged 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals as St. Francis Episcopal went 29-8 and won the TAPPS 4A State Championship.

Samet Yiğitoğlu (7-2, 270, C, So.) | 2024-25: Played/started 32 of 35 games... 10.0 points (51st ACC), 6.2 rebounds (17th ACC), 1.0 blocks (15th ACC), 53.5% FG, 3 double-doubles (21st ACC)... 2023-24: Averaged 13.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and shot 82.6% on FGs in four games with Sigortam Istanbul in Turkey in 2023-24… Sigortam finished tied for first at 28-6 in the Turkish second division…Played for Turkey in the 2023 FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece, averaging 12.7 points and 8.6 rebounds while hitting 66.0% on FGs (33-50).

Trey Utter (6-0, 175, G, Sr.) | 2024-25: Played 5 games, including 2 ACC games and the ACC Tournament win vs Syracuse 3/12… 2023-24: Played in 7 games.

Niccolo Kalischer-Stork (6-2, 205, G, Fr-Rs.) | 2024-25: Redshirted… 2023-24 (Harvard-Westlake School): Played as a guard for the Wolverines as the team went 91-9 from 2021-24… As a senior in 2023-24, averaged 3.2 points per game.

HEAD COACH ANDY ENFIELD... is in his second season at SMU after being named SMU's Head Men's Basketball on April 1, 2024. In his first season on the Hilltop, he led the Mustangs to a 24-11 overall record and earned a No. 1 seed in the NIT. The Mustangs went 13-7 in the program's inaugural season in the ACC to tie for fourth. SMU signed the nation's fourth-ranked high school recruiting class, which is the best in program history. 

Enfield burst onto the coaching scene in 2013 when, in his second year as a head coach, he guided Florida Gulf Coast to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Following that success, he was hired by the Southern California (USC), where he led the Trojans to five NCAA Tournaments, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2021. He came to SMU after 11 seasons at USC, where he compiled a 220-147 record. The Trojans set a school single-season win record and posted the most wins in program history over two-year, three-year, four-year, five-year, six-year, seven-year and eight-year periods. Enfield's 220 wins ranks third on USC's all-time wins list. 

Over his final seven seasons at USC, the Trojans had eight players selected in the NBA Draft, tied for the fifth-most by any program in the country, with Evan Mobley going No. 3 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft and Onyeka Okongwu being selected No. 6 in the 2020 Draft. USC was one of three teams to have had at least one player selected in six of the last seven NBA Drafts. In total, 11 players during Enfield's time at USC have made the NBA.